How to turn the C6300 into a Wireless Gateway

[andrew_d]

I upgraded my Comcast/Xfinity Internet service to Extreme Pro Internet with download speeds of 400 Mbps. This upgrade requires a DOCSIS 3.1 modem. I purchased a CM1150V as my DOCSIS 3.1 device, and actually tested at 490 Mbps download speeds. Now I would like to use the C6300 (DOCSIS 3.0) as a WiFi router fed from the CM1150V. Is this possible? If so, is there a step-by-step instruction? 

[andrew_d · Accepted solution]

I read the message where it won't work as a router only. Aw-shucks! Purchased a new Netgear WiFi router. 

[andrew_d · Accepted solution]

I read the message where it won't work as a router only. Aw-shucks! Purchased a new Netgear WiFi router. 

[FURRYe38]

Any C series modem is already a modem/router combo. They can only work in this mode or Modem Only mode. Not router mode. 

You could keep the CM which are modem only units, then attached a external NetGear router it it. 

Good Luck. 

[antinode]

> Any C series modem is already a modem/router combo. [...]

   So it's a C-series modem+router, not "a C series modem".

> [...] They can only work in this mode or Modem Only mode. Not router
> mode.

   It's not what you asked for, but you should also be able to use it as
a wireless access point.  See, for example:

      https://community.netgear.com/t5/x/x/m-p/1463500

   But, with no (accessible) WAN/Internet Ethernet port, there's no
obvious way to connect it as a router.

> My Setup [...]

   Helpful as ever.

[andrew_d]

The C6300 is only good as a paperweight to me. It is DOCSIS 3.0.

[FURRYe38]

FInd a place to sell the C series modem/router. Someone may find it handy for them. 

Enjoy. 

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@andrew_d wrote:

The C6300 is only good as a paperweight to me. It is DOCSIS 3.0.

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